Smoothie King # 555

(Critical)
Observed hot shot ant and roach killer for use in the facility. Note: did not see any pests in the facility. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be:
(a) used according to:
(1) law and this code,
(2) manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a food establishment, (p)
(3) the conditions of certification, if certification is required, for use of the pest control materials, (p) and
(4) additional conditions that may be established by the regulatory authority. To correct discard the noted item and hire a pest control company. Corrected: person in charge discarded the noted items into the garbage

Observed lights in the basement storage areas without shielding. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single use articles. To correct shield the noted light bulbs.

Observed the following parts of the facility in need of repair:
1. Ceiling by wall in front service area damaged by a previous issue with leaking water. 2. Floor tiles missing and or damaged by the back door. 3. Floor tiles around the ice machine are cracked and or broken. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. To correct repair all the noted items to make them smooth and easily cleanable.

Found the tiled floor in the back kitchen area under ice machine and by the back door damaged and chipped. To correct repair/replace tiled floor to be smooth and cleanable. Found the ceiling by the front counter water stained. To correct verify source of leak, repair leak, and finish ceiling to be smooth and cleanable.

Found a sleeve of plastic cup lids stored under and by the drain line of hand sink. To correct store lids in a more protected location away from drain line. Found empty cleaning chemical spray bottles stored on a shelf above single use utensils. To correct store empty spray bottles in a location away from single use utensils.

Found light in the basement storage area with plastic tube but no end caps. To correct provide endcaps.

Found 2 cases of cups stored in the back basement area floor. To correct determine if cups are still needed for operations and either store cups on shelf or remove cups from facility.

Found a package of straws stored under the drain line of the handsink in the front counter area. To correct either relocate straws to a more protected location or shield drain line.

Found no thermometer in the 2 door prep top cooler. To correct provide internal hanging thermometer.

Found missing and chipped tile on the back prep area floor. Found a hole on the ceiling of the basement storage room. To correct repair/replace damaged tiled floor and ceiling to be durable, smooth, and cleanable.

Found a spray bottle of vanilla on the top counter of the 2 door prep top cooler without label. To correct provide label.

(Critical)
Found the built in vacuum breaker on the mop sink faucet broken. To correct either repair vacuum breaker on mop sink faucet, or replace faucet with one that has a built in vacuum breaker.

(Critical)
Found the drain line of the ice cream dipper well draining into floor drain receptacle without air gap. To correct provide an air gap of at least 1 inch from the drain line and the rim of the floor drain.

(Critical)
Found a dented can in the 2 door reach in cooler in the back kitchen area, and numerous dented cans in the basement ready to use storage shelf. Pic corrected by placing dented cans on a table for return to supplier for credit, and has been reminded to check cans when stocking, and before use.

(Critical)
Found cleaning chemicals stored on top of the ice machine. Pic corrected by relocating cleaning chemicals to the basement chemical storage area.

Found cases of straws stored on the basement floor. To correct store straws on shelf at least 6 inches off the floor.

Found the top edges of the ice tote/bucket with numerous chips. Found the hot water handle on the right 3 compartment sink faucet broken. To correct repair/replace ice tote and hot water handle.

Found a case of single use utensils stored in the basement corner under sewer lines. To correct relocate utensils away from sewer lines.

Found no thermometer in the 2 door prep top cooler. To correct provide thermometer.

Found the ledge and stairs to the basement soiled with accumulation of debris. To correct clean stairs and ledge.

Found the tiled floor in the back kitchen area chipped and damaged. To correct repair tiled floor.

Found an ice tote inverted on faucet spout in the back kitchen handsink. To correct discontinue draining ice tote in handsink, drain in a more acceptable manner such as on 3 compartment sink drainboard, and keep handsink accessible at all times.

Observed 2 cartons of raspberry fruit base thawing in back kitchen handsink. To correct discontinue thawing food in handsink, as handsink should be used to wash hands only.

Found various areas of the back kitchen tiled floor chipped and missing tile. To correct repair/replace damaged tiled floor to be durable, smooth and easy to clean.

Found wrapped single use utensils stored under the drain line of the handsink in the front counter area. Found single use utensils in the basement storage area under unshielded sewer lines. To correct re-locate food utensils to a more protected location, not under an unshielded sewer/drain line.